Cpu Configuration - ASROCK Z77 EXTREME6 User Manual

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Intel Hyper Threading Technology
To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that
supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that in-
cludes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft
TM
Vista / 7 / 8 is required. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft
TM
/ Vista / 7 / 8 or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be
hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.
Active Processor Cores
Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor
package. The default value is [All].
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor
maintains the context of the system caches.
CPU C3 State Support
Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 report to OS.
CPU C6 State Support
Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 report to OS.
Package C State Support
Selected option will program into C State package limit register. The de-
fault value is [Disabled].
CPU Thermal Throttling
You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mecha-
nism to keep the CPU from overheating.
No-Execute Memory Protection
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